NEXT WEEKS EVENTS
2nd to 8th July 2018
THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXTRACT FROM BRISTOL AND WEST COUNTRY GEOLOGY CALENDARS
MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND IN THE BRISTOL AND THE WEST COUNTRY CALENDARS AND ON THE WEB SITES OF THE RELEVANT SOCIETY OR ORGANISATION.
Monday 2nd
Dave Green - Planetary Geology
When
Mon, 2 July, 19:30 – 21:30
Description
Planetary Geology. Monday 16th April, for 10 weeks, until 9th July (not 7th nor 28th May). The state of knowledge of the planets of the solar system has improved vastly in the past 40 years as a result of space missions and improved technology for observation and analysis. The course will examine the results of this activity and evidence for these interpretations in terms of the internal structure, magnetism and geophysics of these bodies; their tectonics and volcanism, the effects of impacting bodies, and the surface conditions –atmospheres, oceans, sedimentary features and biology. Held at Wynstones School, Stroud Road, Whaddon, Gloucester from 7.30-9.30pm on Mondays. Cost £70.
Dave Green, Joys Green Farm, Forge Hill, Lydbrook, Glos GL17 9QU Tel 01594 860858
davegeostudies@gmail.com
Tuesday 3rd
Dave green, Field Course - Geology and Landscape in Gloucestershire
When
Tue, 3 July, 19:00 – 21:00
Where
Meet at the car park for the picnic site at Coaley Peak GR SO 794014 (map)
Description
3rd July Purton
Where the great Malvern Fault crosses the Severn, it has shifted rocks together of very different
age. Like other places along its length, this has produced contrasting scenery. A highly
atmospheric spot on a summer’s evening, with rocks containing fossils from very different eras
(Lower Jurassic and Upper Silurian.)
Park along the lane side leading from the canal to the Berkeley Arms on the shore at Purton, GR SO
692 044
NB You will find WELLINGTONS useful on the Severn shore, which tends towards muddiness!!
Dave Green, Joys Green Farm, Forge Hill, Lydbrook, Glos GL17 9QU Tel 01594 860858
davegeostudies@gmail.com
Wednesday 4th
Thursday 5th
Bath Geol Soc - Lecture
When
Thu, 5 July, 19:30 – 21:00
Where
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 Queen Square, Bath (map)
Description
Dangerous Earth - or why we should be afraid
Dr Simon Wakefield, Cardiff University
Natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, droughts, wildfires, landslides, storms and tsunamis have happened throughout geological time. The difference now is that as the population of the world increases some people are living in areas that maybe are not particularly sensible from a hazard perspective, but they have little choice. For others, the complexity of modern society means that a major event such as Hurricane Harvey can inflict catastrophic economic and social consequences on even the most sophisticated cities in the western world. This talk will examine the causes of consequences of a variety of hazards and show how, looking ahead, the impact of some such events is likely to increase as climate, population and land use combine to amplify what are in reality entirely natural phenomena.
Friday 6th
Saturday 7th
Western Regional Group July 2018 Fieldtrip
When
Sat, 7 July, 10:00 – 13:00
Where
Roadside near the old toll booth for the Severn Ferry (ST563888, BS35 4BG). Parking on B4461 Aust Wharf road at Old Passage. (map)
Description
This year’s WRGS summer field trip will be led by Dave Green exploring the Aust Cliffs adjacent to the River Severn. The river cliff at Aust is a spectacular outcrop of Mid and Late Triassic to Early Jurassic sedimentary rocks, an impressive geological archive between ca 221 and 195 million years ago. It is one of UK’s few productive Triassic fossil collecting localities.
Meeting Point: Roadside near the old toll booth for the Severn Ferry (ST563888, BS35 4BG). Parking on B4461 Aust Wharf road at Old Passage.
Date and time: 7th July 2018, starts at 10am, lasting 3 hrs.
Important Information:
We recommend safety boots as a minimum.
Please bring waterproofs and snacks.
Lunch will be at the White Hart, Littleton-upon-Severn, BS35 1NR (please book a place).
The cost of the trip will be FREE. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis to a maximum of 30 places, please email Western Regional Group to reserve your place and indicate whether you would like to book a place for lunch (food will be order and paid for on the day).
Sunday 8th
Dave Green - Planetary Geology
When
Mon, 2 July, 19:30 – 21:30
Description
Planetary Geology. Monday 16th April, for 10 weeks, until 9th July (not 7th nor 28th May). The state of knowledge of the planets of the solar system has improved vastly in the past 40 years as a result of space missions and improved technology for observation and analysis. The course will examine the results of this activity and evidence for these interpretations in terms of the internal structure, magnetism and geophysics of these bodies; their tectonics and volcanism, the effects of impacting bodies, and the surface conditions –atmospheres, oceans, sedimentary features and biology. Held at Wynstones School, Stroud Road, Whaddon, Gloucester from 7.30-9.30pm on Mondays. Cost £70.
Dave Green, Joys Green Farm, Forge Hill, Lydbrook, Glos GL17 9QU Tel 01594 860858
davegeostudies@gmail.com
Dave green, Field Course - Geology and Landscape in Gloucestershire
When
Tue, 3 July, 19:00 – 21:00
Where
Meet at the car park for the picnic site at Coaley Peak GR SO 794014 (map)
Description
3rd July Purton
Where the great Malvern Fault crosses the Severn, it has shifted rocks together of very different
age. Like other places along its length, this has produced contrasting scenery. A highly
atmospheric spot on a summer’s evening, with rocks containing fossils from very different eras
(Lower Jurassic and Upper Silurian.)
Park along the lane side leading from the canal to the Berkeley Arms on the shore at Purton, GR SO
692 044
NB You will find WELLINGTONS useful on the Severn shore, which tends towards muddiness!!
Dave Green, Joys Green Farm, Forge Hill, Lydbrook, Glos GL17 9QU Tel 01594 860858
davegeostudies@gmail.com
Bath Geol Soc - Lecture
When
Thu, 5 July, 19:30 – 21:00
Where
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 Queen Square, Bath (map)
Description
Dangerous Earth - or why we should be afraid
Dr Simon Wakefield, Cardiff University
Natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, droughts, wildfires, landslides, storms and tsunamis have happened throughout geological time. The difference now is that as the population of the world increases some people are living in areas that maybe are not particularly sensible from a hazard perspective, but they have little choice. For others, the complexity of modern society means that a major event such as Hurricane Harvey can inflict catastrophic economic and social consequences on even the most sophisticated cities in the western world. This talk will examine the causes of consequences of a variety of hazards and show how, looking ahead, the impact of some such events is likely to increase as climate, population and land use combine to amplify what are in reality entirely natural phenomena.
Western Regional Group July 2018 Fieldtrip
When
Sat, 7 July, 10:00 – 13:00
Where
Roadside near the old toll booth for the Severn Ferry (ST563888, BS35 4BG). Parking on B4461 Aust Wharf road at Old Passage. (map)
Description
This year’s WRGS summer field trip will be led by Dave Green exploring the Aust Cliffs adjacent to the River Severn. The river cliff at Aust is a spectacular outcrop of Mid and Late Triassic to Early Jurassic sedimentary rocks, an impressive geological archive between ca 221 and 195 million years ago. It is one of UK’s few productive Triassic fossil collecting localities.
Meeting Point: Roadside near the old toll booth for the Severn Ferry (ST563888, BS35 4BG). Parking on B4461 Aust Wharf road at Old Passage.
Date and time: 7th July 2018, starts at 10am, lasting 3 hrs.
Important Information:
We recommend safety boots as a minimum.
Please bring waterproofs and snacks.
Lunch will be at the White Hart, Littleton-upon-Severn, BS35 1NR (please book a place).
The cost of the trip will be FREE. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis to a maximum of 30 places, please email Western Regional Group to reserve your place and indicate whether you would like to book a place for lunch (food will be order and paid for on the day).
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